The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA says its operatives have intercepted a total of Twenty-Five Million (25,000,000.00) pills of tapentadol and Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand (350,000) bottles of codeine-based syrup at the Tincan port complex in Lagos. Tapentadol is an opioid three times stronger than tramadol. NDLEA Spokesman, Femi Babafemi made this known…
The Federal Government has warned Nigerians planning to travel to the United Kingdom, to be wary of violence risk occasioned by the recent killing of three young girls at a concert. A statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja on Monday, and signed by its Spokesperson, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, said the violence has…
The Federal Government has inaugurated an independent investigative panel to probe allegations of corruption and gross violations of standard operating procedures within the Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS. Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who inaugurated the committee on Monday in Abuja said the committee must also look at the recent allegation that some correctional service…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is contemplating a policy to withdraw and destroy Permanent Voter Cards that remain uncollected for a decade. According to PUNCH, the recommendation was among 208 proposals arising from the commission’s review of the 2023 general elections. The move stemmed from the persistent issue of unclaimed PVCs, with over six…
Topic: ASONIS Officials Discuss the Vision and Impact of the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival Based on Statements from His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, Soun of Ogbomosho land NEWSMAN: “Good afternoon, ASONIS President and Secretary General. Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, has shared inspiring words about the upcoming Ogbomoso Cradles…
Justice Haleemah Salman of the Kwara State High Court has found the five suspects involved in the Offa robbery incidents guilty of illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and culpable homicide. According to the judge, the offences are punishable by death. The incident happened in April, 2018. This was pronounced by the court on Thursday…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is prepared to fix Nigeria and restore it to its former glory. Speaking at the inauguration of the Board of Governors and the unveiling of the roadmap for the Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI), held at the PDP National Headquarters, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, on…
Oil marketers have attributed this round of scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol, to lingering logistics challenges and supply constraints, saying “We will distribute only what we have”. This was disclosed by the President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association, (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harry who was a guest on Channels…
The Alaafin of Oyo-elect, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has arrived in Oyo town after receiving his staff of office from Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday. The ceremony had the kingmakers, otherwise known as Oyomesi, top government functionaries, and eminent personalities from the state in attendance. Following the presentation, Owoade headed to Oyo town where he was…
Justice T.G. Ringing of the Federal High Court sitting in Gombe, Gombe State has convicted and sentenced two police officers alongside an immigration officer to seven years imprisonment each for employment fraud to the tune of N1,640,000 (One Million Six Hundred and Forty Thousand Naira). The officers are identified as Yusuf AbdulKarim Bature and Musa…